AFL Suns vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2026
Last updated: May 9, 2026, 8:36AM | Published: May 6, 2026, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Saints Round 9 DFS contest commences at 7:10pm AEST on May 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK, DEF) | $15,180 | 106.3 | 7 |
| Value | Ben Jepson (GC, MID) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC, DEF) | $13,850 | 83.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Mattaes Phillipou (STK, FWD/MID) | $8,810 | 68.7 | 7.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,180 | 106.3 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Silvagni (STK) | $8,230 | 60.6 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $13,850 | 83.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Byrnes (STK) | $8,760 | 63.5 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Petracca (GC) | $15,140 | 101.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ben Jepson (GC) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Hugo Garcia (STK) | $12,550 | 78.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $8,810 | 68.7 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $13,400 | 92.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $8,810 | 68.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $10,950 | 71 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Leonardo Lombard (GC) | $6,720 | 50.9 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $11,350 | 81 | 7.1 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (STK) | $9,910 | 74 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Saints Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Jepson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jack Sinclair is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Mattaes Phillipou.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bodhi Uwland is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Saints slate closes at 7:10pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Suns vs Saints Round 9 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast SUNS vs St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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